Two Carex (and a Juncus)

 
Carex ‘Toffee Twist’ tops an autumn combination (right)

To get a better sense of the bronze Sedges like Carex ‘Toffee Twist’ and ‘Red Rooster’, let’s take a look at them compared to a Rush, Juncus ‘Blue Arrows’. These grasses like the sun, handle water fluctuations, and perform well in a wide variety of soil types—in that sense, they are the same. They can work indoors or outdoors, in containers or in landscapes. We offer them in the same 4.5-inch and one-gallon sizes. All three do the same job, but they show up to work with their own distinct habits.

Visually they are very different. ‘Blue Arrows’ is blue while the others are coppery; it is straight while the Carex are tousled. Once we see their contrasts in action, we can appreciate the uniqueness their individual quirks bring to our designs. Since they anchor so much of our autumn work we thought we’d explore their personalities.

Parsley blooms have a broad star-like pattern similar to Dill

Flat Leaf Parsley blooms like Dill—the flower head has the broad star-like pattern of little fireworks shooting from the center, but that’s where the similarity ends. As the plant matures we can see the way Flat Leaf Parsley is different. First, the flower heads bloom much closer to the foliage, just on top of or just underneath the upper-most leaves. They are smaller and more discreet, with delicate little star flowers on the tips. Dill, on the other hand, sends very large flower heads very high in the air.

This mature Parsley grows around a thick central stalk, a very different habit from its Curly Leaf cousin. Flat Leaf grows upright, but the leaves are long and slender with the familiar wide flat serrated lobes at the end. They cascade off of the central stalk much like hair fluffs out of a sheepdog—or, if you remember the television show, Cousin Itt from The Addams Family. Flat Leaf Parsley grows higher than the Ornamental Oreganos, about the same height as the Dahlias we planted next to it.

Placing an early order provides a safety cushion for the busy spring season

For those who are getting a jump on the spring season, the deadline for our Spring Early Order Discount is October 31st. This discount is only available on early orders for main spring material. It does not apply to the Early Spring category.

Orders submitted on or before October 31st for spring material only are eligible for the 4% discount.

Placing an early order is a good idea, even if it’s only for a portion of the material you think you are going to need. An early order provides a safety cushion to ensure you meet your needs ahead of the busy 2020 spring season.

For your convenience there are four easy ways to place your order: call the office, fax, email, or use the Early Order screen on our website.